Product Description: This strand of Millefiori glass beads is a beautiful representation of Venetian craftsmanship. It features 84 beads, each showcasing the intricate and colorful mosaic patterns typical of Millefiori, which means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. The strand measures 97cm in length, with the main bead sizes being 11mm x 19mm. Please note that as an antique item, some beads may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Size:
  • Total Beads: 84
  • Strand Length: 97cm
  • Main Bead Size: 11mm x 19mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique item, expect some beads to have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s
Origin: Venice
Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic inlay beads

Millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian, became prominent when Venice sought to counter the market dominance of Bohemian glass after the collapse of exclusive trade with the East. Venetian artisans created these vibrant and decorative glass pieces, which were then crafted into tubular beads by traders and taken to Africa as trade beads. In Africa, they are known as Cha-Cha-Soo beads.